Post on 29-Mar-2018
Semester Syllabus for
M. Sc. in Chemistry
With effect from the session 2017-18
SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY (AUTONOMOUS) SAMBALPUR UNIVERSITY
Jyoti Vihar, Burla - 768 019
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Semester Syllabus for M. Sc. in Chemistry (with effect from the session 2017-18)
FIRST SEMESTER
Course No Course Title Credit Mark
CH-401 GROUP THEORY AND SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY 03 50
CH -402 TRANSITION METAL CHEMISTRY 03 50
CH -403 STRUCTURE AND REACTIVITY 03 50
CH -404 STEREOCHEMISTRY 03 50
CH -405 THERMODYNAMICS 03 50
CH -406 DYNAMICS 03 50
CH -407 INORGANIC PRACTICAL-I 02 50
CH -408 ORGANIC PRACTICAL-I 02 50
Total 22 400
SECOND SEMESTER
Course No Course Title Credit Mark
CH -411 METAL -COMPLEXES AND CLUSTERS 03 50
CH -412 BIOINORGANIC CHEMISTRY 03 50
CH -413 ORGANIC REACTION MECHANISM - I 03 50
CH -414 ORGANIC REACTION MECHANISM - II 03 50
CH -415 STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS & HMO THEORY 03 50
CH -416 SURFACE CHEMISTRY 03 50
CH -417 INORGANIC PRACTICAL-II 02 50
CH -418 ORGANIC PRACTICAL-II 02 50
Total 22 400
THIRD SEMESTER
Course No Course Title Credit Mark
CH -501 INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS 03 50
CH -502 INORGANIC REACTION DYNAMICS & NUCLEAR
CHEMISTRY
03 50
CH -503 ORGANIC REDOX REACTION & SPECTROSCOPY 03 50
CH -504 PERICYCLIC REACTION, PHOTOCHEMISTRY &
RETROSYNTHESIS
03 50
CH -505 QUANTUM CHEMISTRY 03 50
CH -506 ATOMIC & MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 03 50
CH -507 PHYSICAL PRACTICAL 03 50
CH -508 REVIEW WORK 02 50
Total 23 400
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FOURTH SEMESTER
Core Courses
Course No Course Title Credit Mark
CH -511 ADVANCED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY 03 50
CH -512 ADVANCED SPECTROSCOPY 03 50
CH -513 COMPUTER APPLICATION IN CHEMISTRY 02 50
CH -514 ANALYTICAL PRACTICAL 02 50
CH -515 PRACTICAL ON COMPUTER IN CHEMISTRY 02 50
CH -516 SEMINAR 02 50
A student is required to choose any three theory elective courses either
from Group A or Group B
09 150
Total 23 450
Elective Courses
Group A
CH-521 ADVANCED ORGANIC SYNTHESIS 03 50
CH-522 PHOTOPHYSICAL PROCESSES &
INSTRUMENTATION
03 50
CH-523 CHEMISTRY OF NANO MATERIALS 03 50
CH-524 INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES 03 50
Group B
CH-531 ADVACED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 03 50
CH-532 SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY 03 50
CH-533 ADVANCED SURFCE CHEMISTRY & CATALYSIS 03 50
CH-534 MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCE 03 50
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FIRST SEMESTER
CH-401: GROUP THEORY & SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY 3 credits
UNIT-I: Symmetry and Group Theory
Symmetry operation, symmetry element, classification of symmetry elements,
definition of group, subgroup, cyclic groups, molecular point groups, platonic solids,
group multiplication table, group generators, conjugacy relation and classes, matrix
representation of symmetry elements, character of a representation, reducible and
irreducible representation, the great orthogonality theorem (without proof) and its
explanation, properties of irreducible representation.
UNIT-II: Symmetry and Spectroscopy
Character table (explanation and significance), construction of character tables for C2v,
C3v, C4v and D4 point groups, direct product, the standard reduction formula,
Applications of group theoretical methods for selection rules in Infrared, Raman and
electronic spectroscopy.
UNIT-III: Solid State Chemistry
General idea of crystal lattice, unit cell, classification of crystals, crystal planes, Miller
indices, Bragg's law and applications, determination of cubic crystal structure from
systematic absences in diffraction pattern, perfect and imperfect crystals, point defects,
Schottky defects and Frenkel defects, thermodynamics of Schottky and Frenkel defects,
bonding in ionic solids, colour centers, non-stoichiometry defects, general idea of band
theory of solids.
BOOKS: 1. Chemical Applications of Group Theory by F. A. Cotton, Wiley India (P) Ltd., 3rd
edn,
2009, New Delhi.
2. Symmetry and Spectroscopy of Molecules by K. V. Ready, New Age International Ltd. 2nd
edn, 2009, New Delhi.
3. Symmetry and Group Theory in Chemistry by R. Ameta, New Age International Ltd., 1st
edn, 2013, New Delhi.
4. Solid State Chemistry by D. K. Chakravarty, New Age International Limited, 1996, New
Delhi.
5. Solid State Chemistry and its Applications by A.R. West, Wiley, 1989, 2nd edition,
Singapore.
6. Principles of the Solid State by H.V. Keer, Wiley Eastern. Limited, 1993, New Delhi.
CH-402: TRANSTION METAL CHEMISTRY 3 credits
UNIT-I Theories of Metal-Ligand Bonding
a. Crystal field theory (CFT): Splitting of d-orbital under the influence of octahedral,
tetrahedral, tetragonal, square planar, trigonal bipyramidal and square pyramidal
fields, Streochemical and thermodynamic effect of CF splitting, CFSE and Jahn-
Teller effect.
b. Molecular orbital theory (MOT): Sigma bonding in octahedral complexes:
Classification of metal valence orbitals into sigma symmetry, formation of ligand
group orbitals (LGOs) of sigma symmetry, Formation of molecular orbitals of sigma
symmetry, construction of molecular orbital energy level diagram involving only
sigma bond contribution from ligands, pi bonding in octahedral complexes,
Classification of metal valence orbital into pi symmetry, Formation of LGOs of pi
symmetry. Formation of pi MOs and construction of molecular orbital energy level
diagram involving sigma and pi contribution from pi donor ligands, Sigma and pi
bonding in tetrahedral complexes.
c. Ligand field theory (LFT) and adjusted crystal field theory (ACFT).
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UNIT-II Complex Equilibria and Term Diagram
a. Complex Equilibria: Types of complex equilibria in solution and types of complex
equilibrium constant (stability constant), The complex formation functions,
Determination of stability constant by spectrophotometric method and pH titration
method, Stabilization of unusual oxidation state.
b. Term Diagram: Russell-Saunders or L-S coupling scheme, Term symbols and their
derivation by Pigeon-Hole diagram especially for pn and d
n configuration, Inter-
electron repulsion parameters and spin-orbit coupling parameters, The effect of
weak crystal field on S, P, D, F, G, H and I terms, Orgel diagram for d1 to d
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configuration, Term interaction and the energies of the levels.
c. Correlation diagram: Strong field configuration of Oh symmetry, the method of
descending symmetry, correlation diagram for d2 and d
3confuguration, Tanabe-
Sugano diagram (qualitative explanation and significance).
Unit-III Electronic Spectral and Magnetic Properties of Metal Complexes
a. Electronic spectral properties of metal complexes: Introduction, types of
experimental recording of the spectra, selection rules (mechanism of electronic
transition, orbital selection rule, Laporte rule or purity selection rules, spin selection
rule), Relaxation of selection rules (departure from cubic symmetry d-p mixing
vibronic coupling), Nature of electronic spectral bands with respect to band intensity
and bandwidth, Classification of electronic spectra. Ligand field spectra of
octahedral and tetrahedral complexes and evaluation of Dq, B’ and beta(β)
parameters for the complex with T1 ground state and A2 ground state,
Spectrochemical and nephlelauxetic series, charge transfer spectra.
b. Magnetic properties of metal complexes: Origin of magnetic behavior, concept of
magnetic susceptibility, dia, para, ferro and antiferro magnetism, magnetic moments
from multiple width cases, quenching of orbital magnetic moment by crystal field,
spin-orbit coupling and anomalies magnetic moments, Spin-crossover in
coordination compounds.
BOOKS: 1. Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry by M. C. Day and J. Selbin
2. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry by F. A. Cotton and G. Wilkinson
3. Introduction to Ligand Field by B. N. Figgs
CH-403: STRUCTURE AND REACTIVITY 3 credits
UNIT-I: Nature of Bonding in Organic Molecules
Delocalized chemical bonding, Conjugation, Cross conjugation, Resonance,
Hyperconjugation, Bonding in fullerenes, Tautomerism. Aromaticity in benzenoid and
non-benzenoid compounds, Alternant and non-alternant hydrocarbons, Huckel’s rule,
energy levels of pi-molecular orbitals of simple systems, Annulenes, Anti-aromaticity,
Homo-aromaticity, Bonds weaker than covalent-addition compounds.
UNIT-II: Reaction Mechanism: Structure and Reactivity
Types of mechanisms, Types of reactions, Thermodynamic and kinetic requirements,
Kinetic and thermodynamic control, Hammond’s postulate, Potential energy diagrams,
Transition states and intermediates, Methods of determining mechanisms, Hard and soft
acids and bases,
Effect of structure on reactivity: Resonance and field effects, Steric effect, Quantitative
treatment, The Hammett equation and linear free energy relationship, Substituent and
reaction constants, Taft equation.
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UNIT-III: Reagents in Organic Synthesis
Gilman's reagent, Lithium dimethyl cuprate, Lithium diisopropyl amide, DCC, 1,3-
Dithiane, Trimethyl sillyl iodide, Tri-n-butyl tin hydride, Osmium tetroxide, Selenium
dioxide, Phase transfer catalysis (Crown ether, Merrifield resin, Wilkinson's catalyst),
Dichloro dicyano benzoquinone (DDQ).
BOOKS:
1. Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reaction Mechanism and Structure by Jerry March (Wiley
Eastern Limited)
2. Physical Basis of Organic Chemistry by N. Isaac (Wiley Eastern Limited)
3. Mechanism and Theory in Organic Chemistry by Lowry and Richardson (Harper Row
Publishers, New York)
4. Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd
CH-404: STEREOCHEMISTRY 3 credits
UNIT-I: Chirality, Fischer projection and R and S notations, Threo and erythro nomenclature, E
and Z nomenclature, Optical isomerism in biphenyls and allenes, Concept of
Prostereoisomerism and Assymetric synthesis (including enzymatic and catalytic
nexus), Conformation of a few acyclic molecules (alkanes, haloalkanes), Conformation
of cyclic systems having one and two sp2 carbon atoms.
UNIT-II: Dynamic stereochemistry: Conformation and reactivity, Selection of substrates,
Quantitative correlation between conformation and reactivity, (Weinstein-Eliel
equations and Curtin-Hammett principles), Conformational effects on stability and
reactivity in acyclic compounds (ionic elimination, intramolecular rearrangements,
NGP) and in cyclic systems, (Nucleophilic substitution reaction at ring carbon,
Formation and Cleavage of epoxide rings, Addition reactions to double bonds,
Elimination reactions).
UNIT-III: Molecular dissymmetry and chiroptical properties, Linearly and circularly polarised
lights, Circular birefringence and circular dicroism, ORD, Plane curves, Cotton effect,
Rotatory Dispersion of ketones, Axial haloketone rule, the Octane rule. Helicity rule.
BOOKS: 1. Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds by D. Nashipuri.
2. Stereochemistry by Kalsi
3. Stereochemistry by Elliel
CH-405: THERMODYNAMICS 3 credits
UNIT-I: Classical Thermodynamics
Brief resume of the concepts of laws of thermodynamics, Free energy, chemical
potential and entropy, Third law of thermodynamics and determination of entropy,
Entropy and probability, Boltzmann-Planck equation, Partial molar properties (partial
free energy, molar volume and molar heat content), Their significance and
determination. Concept of fugacity and its determination.
UNIT-II Thermodynamics of Living Systems
Bioenergetics and thermodynamics, Phosphate group transfer and ATP, Biological
oxidation-reduction reactions.
UNIT-III Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics
Microscopic reversibility, Entropy productions and irreversible process, Different types
of forces and fluxes, Steady states & Cross phenomena, Phenomenological equations,
Onsager reciprocity theorem, Chemical Reactions.
BOOKS: 1. Text Book of Physical Chemistry (Vol-1-4) by K.L. Kapoor
2. Physical Chemistry by D.N. Bajpai
3. Principles of Physical Chemistry by Puri, Sharma & Pathania
4. Physical Chemistry by Atkins
5. Physical Chemistry Through Problems by Dogra & Dogra
6. Chemical Thermodynamics by Rastogi & Mishra
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7. Thermodynamics for Chemists by S. Glasstone
8. Molecular Thermodynamics by McQuarrir & Simon
9. Principle of Biochemistry by A.L. Lehninger
CH-406: DYNAMICS 3 credits
UNIT-I: Chemical Kinetics
Theories of reaction rates, Collision theory, Transition state theory, Arrehenius equation
and the activated complex theory, Reaction between ions, Salt effect, Steady-State
Kinetics, Kinetic and Thermodynamic concept of Reactions, Treatment of unimolecular
reaction ( Lindemann-Hinshelwood and Rice-Ramspeger-Kassel-Marcus (RRKM)
theories), Dynamic chain ( H2 + Br2 reaction, pyrolysis of CH3CHO, Decomposition of
ethane).
UNIT-II: Catalytic & Fast Reaction
Kinetics of Catalytic Reactions: Acid-base Catalysis, Enzyme Catalysis, Homogeneous
& Heterogeneous Catalysis.
Fast reactions: General feature, Study of Fast reactions by relaxation, Stopped flow and
Flash photolysis.
UNIT-III: Electrochemistry
Interionic attraction theory and Debye-Huckel treatment, Derivation of Onsager limiting
law and its verification and modification, Activities, activity coefficients, Debye-Huckel
treatment, Debye-Huckel-Bronsted equation, Salt effect, Determination of activity
coefficients from solubility method, Ion association, Determination of thermodynamic
dissociation constant of weak electrolytes by Shedlovsky method and by EMF method,
Nernst equation, redox systems, electrochemical cells.
BOOKS:
1. Text Book of Physical Chemistry (Vol-1-4) by K.L. Kapoor
2. Physical Chemistry by D.N. Bajpai
3. Principles of Physical Chemistry by Puri, Sharma & Pathania
4. Physical Chemistry by Atkins
5. Physical Chemistry Through Problems by Dogra & Dogra
6. Electrochemistry by S. Glasstone
7. Modern Electrochemistry (Vol-I) by Bookris & Reddy
8. Chemical Kinetics by K.J. Laidler
9. Reaction Kinetics by Pilling & Seakins
CH-407: INORGANIC PRACTICAL-I 2 credits
Analysis of an inorganic mixture containing not more than 6 radicals. The mixture will
include rare earth like Tungstate, Vanadate, Molybdate and Cerium (IV). Insoluble
matters and other interfering radicals will also be included. Organic radicals are
excluded.
BOOKS: 1. Vogel’s Qualitative Inorganic Analysis, 7th
edition; Revised by G. Svehla.
2. Vogel’s Text Book of Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 5th
Revised by G. H. Jeffery, J.
Bassett, J. Mendham and R. C. Denny.
3. Advanced Practical Inorganic Chemistry, 22nd
edition; By Gurdeep Raj
CH-408: ORGANIC PRACTICAL-I 2 credits
Isolation and identification of multi-functional compounds in a mixture of two organic
compounds.
BOOK: Advanced Practical Organic Chemistry, 3/e by N K Vishnoi
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SECOND SEMESTER
CH-411: METAL π-COMPLEXES AND CLUSTERS 3 credits
UNIT-I Carbon Monooxide Complexes
Metal carbonyls, structure and bonding, vibrational spectra of metal carbonyls for
bonding and structural elucidation, important reaction of metal carbonyls, carbonylate
anions and carbonylate hydride, carbonyl halides and related compounds. Nature of
M-C bond in carbonyls.
UNIT-II Complex of Carbon Monoxide Analogs
(a) Preparation, bonding and important reaction of transition metal complexes with
isocyanide, cyanide, dinitrogen, carbon disulphide and nitrogen monoxides.
(b) Transition metal to carbon multiple bonded: compounds chemistry of carbenes,
carbynes.
UNIT-III Metal Cluster and Polyacids
Metal cluster: Occurrence of metal-metal bonds in metal complexes, Bonding in metal
cluster. Metal carbonyl type clusters. Anionic and hydride cluster. Method of synthesis,
super large cluster, electron counting in medium size cluster (Wade’s rule, Capping
rule), Isolable relationship, cluster of Fe, Ru, Os groups. Cluster of Co, Rh, Ir groups.
Cluster of Ni, Pd, Pt groups. Catalysis by cluster.
Isopoly and heteroply acids and salts.
BOOKS: 1. Advance Inorganic Chemistry by F.A. Cotton, G. Wilkinson & C. Murillo (6th
edition)
2. Inorganic Chemistry by J.E. Helay, Harper and Row
3. Comprehensive Coordination Chemistry, Eds. by Wilkinson, Gillarsand
4. Modern Aspect of Inorganic Chemistry by Emelius and Sharpe
CH-412: BIOINORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3 credits
UNIT-I Biomolecules and their Roles in Metal Ions Storage and Transportation
Amino acids, peptides and proteins, structures of proteins, Ramachandran’s plot, lipids,
lipid bilayer, biological membranes, chemistry of biologically relevant molecules like
ADP, ATP, FAD, NADP, nucleotides. Biologically important metal ions (Na, K, Mg,
Ca, Cu, Fe, Zn, Co and Mo) and their functions, mechanism of transport of metal ions
through biological fluids and membranes, different types of passive and active transport
processes and their mechanism, Na+/K
+ pump, calcium pump, and ionophores. Storage
and transport of iron, copper and zinc, siderophores, structure and function of ferritin,
transferrin in regard to Fe-storage and transportation,
UNIT-II Role of Proteins as Oxygen and Electron Carriers
Chemistry of porphyrin, Iron porphyrins (Heme proteins): Hemoglobin (Hb),
Myoglobin (Mb) and their behavior as oxygen carrier, O2 affinity, cooperativity and
Bohr’s effect, Heme protein as electron carrier with particular reference to cytochrome-c
and cytochrome-450, and cytochrome oxidase. Catalases and peroxidases. Non-heme
oxygen uptake protein (hemerythrin and hemocyanin). Magnesium porphyrins
(Chlorophyll): Photosynthesis, the light and dark reaction (Calvin cycle). Non-heme
iron-sulphur protein as electron carrier, rubredoxins and ferredoxins.
UNIT-III Biomolecular Catalysis
Preliminary idea about enzyme, cofactor, co-enzyme, apoenzyme, prosthetic group,
metal-activated enzyme and metalloenzyme. Enzyme-substrate binding problem,
carboxypeptidase, carbonic anhydrase and their biological significance,
Interchangeability of zinc and cobalt enzyme. Blue-oxidases (ascorbate oxidase,
cerulloplasmin, laccase) and non-blue Oxidases (amine oxidase, galactose oxidase, lysyl
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oxidase, cytochrome c oxidase), structure and biological functions of molybdenum
nitrogenase, superoxide dismutase.
BOOKS: 1. Bio-Inorganic Chemistry by Asim K Das.
2. Bio-Inorganic Chemistry by E. Ochia.
3. Bioorganic, BioInorganic and Supramolecular Chemistry by P. S. Kalsi and J. P. Kalsi.
4. Inorganic Chemistry (4th
Edn) by Huheey, Keiter, Keiter and Medhi.
5. Bioinorganic and Suparmolecular Chemistry by A. Bhagi and G. R. Chatwal.
CH-413: ORGANIC REACTION MECHANISM – I 3 credits
UNIT-I The SN2, SN1, mixed SN1 and SN2 and SET mechanisms. The neighbouring group
mechanism, Neighboring group participations by sigma and pi bonds, anchimeric
assistance. Classical and nonclassical carbocations, phenonium ions, norbornyl system,
common carbocation rearrangements, application of NMR spectroscopy in the detection
of carbocations. The SNI mechanism. Nucleophilic substitution at an allylic, aliphatic
trigonal and a vinylic carbon. Reactivity effects of substrate structure, attacking
nucleophile, leaving group and reaction medium, phase transfer catalysis, ambident
nucleophile, regioselectivity.
UNIT-II Alipahatic Electrophilic Substitution mechanism: SE1, SE2 and SEI mechanisms,
Effect of substrate, leaving group and solvent, Reactions (hydrogen exchange,
migration of double bonds, keto-enol tautomerism, halogenation, aliphatic diazonium
coupling, Stork-enamine reaction).
Aromatic electrophilic substitution mechanism: Structure reactivity relationship in
mono-substituted benzene, ring isomer proportions, orientation in benzene ring with
one or more than one substituent, Orientation in other ring systems, Vilsmeir - Haack
reaction, Pechmann reaction.
UNIT-III Aromatic Nucleophilic Substitution mechanism: Introduction to different
mechanisms, Aromatic nucleophilic substitutions (SNAr, SN1 aryne), Effect of
substrates, leaving groups, and nucleophile, Reactions: Nucleophilic displacement in
areno-diazonium salts by different nucleophiles, Chichibabin reaction.
Free radical Substitution: Intermediates, Reaction at sp2 carbon, Reactivity in aliphatic
substrates, Reactivity at bridge head position, Reactivity in aromatic substrates.
BOOKS: 1. Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reaction Mechanism and Structure by Jerry March (Willey
Eastern Limited)
2. Organic Reaction Mechanism by Kalsi
CH-414: ORGANIC REACTION MECHANISM – II 3 credits
UNIT-I Addition to carbon-carbon multiple bonds, Electrophilic, Nucleophilic and Free
radical addition, Orientation and Reactivity, Addition to cyclopropanes, Reactions:
Hydroboration, Michael reaction, Sharpless Asymmetric epoxidation.
Addition to carbon-heteroatom multiple bonds: Mechanism and reactivity, Reactions:
Mannich reaction, LiAlH4 reduction of carbonyl compounds, acids, esters, nitriles,
addition of Grignard reagents - Reformatsky reaction, Aldol condensation,
Knoevenagel condensation, Perkin reaction, Tollens reaction, Wittig reaction, Prins
reaction, Benzoin condensation.
UNIT-II Elimination mechanism: E1, E2, E1CB and E2CB mechanisms, Orientation, Effect of
substrate, base, leaving group and medium, Orientation of double bond, Sayetzeff and
Hoffman rules, Pyrolytic elimination reaction, Oxidative elimination (oxidaton of
alcohol by chromium, Moffatt oxidation). Reactions: Cleavage of quaternary
ammonium hydroxides, Chugaev reaction, Shapiro reaction.
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UNIT-III General mechanistic considerations – nature of migration, migratory aptitude,
memory effects.
A detailed study of the following rearrangements, Wagner-Meerwein, Favorskii,
Carbene intermediate, Arndt-Eistert synthesis, Neber, Nitrene intermediates
(Beckmann, Hofmann, Schmidt, Lossen, Curtius), Baeyer-Villiger, Shapiro reaction,
Von-Richter, Sommelet-Hauser rearrangement.
BOOKS: 1. Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reaction Mechanism and Structure by Jerry March
(Willey Eastern Limited),
2. Organic Reaction Mechanism by Kalsi
3. Physical Basis of Organic Chemistry by N. Isaac (Willey Eastern Limited),
CH-415: STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS & HMO THEORY 3 credits
UNIT-I Classical and Quantum Statistical Mechanics
Concept of probability, Starling approximations, Most probable distribution, System,
Phase Space, -Space, -Space, Liouville's Theorem, Statistical Equilibrium, Brief
Concepts on Ensembles, Canonical, Grand Canonical and Micro-canonical ensembles.
Bose-Einstien statistics, Fermi-Dirac statistics and Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics
UNIT-II Partition Functions & Statistical Thermodynamic Properties of Solids
Significance of partition function, Calculation of thermodynamic properties and
equilibrium constant in terms of partition functions, Evaluation of transnational,
vibrational and rotational partition function for monoatomic and polyatomic ideal
gases, electronic partition function.
Some thermal characteristics of crystalline solids, Classical treatment of solids,
Einstein Model, Debye Modification, Limitation and modification of Debye theory.
UNIT-III Huckels Molecular Orbital Theory
Huckel theory of conjugated systems (Ethylene, Allyl systems, butadiene,
cyclopropenyl, cyclobutadiene, bicyclobutadiene, H3+, H3 and H3
-), Calculation of bond
order, charge density, free valence index, Application of group theory for the
simplification of MO determinants of 1,4- butadiene and naphthalene.
BOOKS 1. Physical Chemistry by D.N. Bajpai
2. Statistical Thermodynamics by M. C. Gupta
3. Introduction to Quantum Chemistry by A.K. Chandra
4. Notes on Molecular Orbital Calculations by J.D. Roberts
CH-416: SURFACE CHEMISTRY 3 credits
UNIT-I Phase Rule
Concept of Equilibrium between phases, Derivation of phase rule, Ideal Solution, Liver
Rule, Brief concept on one and two component system, Application of phase rule to three
component systems of both solids and liquids.
UNIT-II Adsorption
Surface tension, Capillary action, Adsorption, types of adsorption, Gibbs adsorption
isotherm, Freundlich's adsorption isotherm, Langmuir's adsorption isotherm and its
limitations, BET adsorption isotherm and its applications, Heat of adsorption, estimation
of surface areas of solids from solution adsorption studies.
UNIT-III Macromolecules
Polymer-definition, Classification of polymer, Polymer structure, Number average and
molecular weight average, Step growth & chain growth polymerization, Kinetics of
polymerization, Stereochemistry of polymerization.
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BOOKS:
1. Text Book of Physical Chemistry Vol-1-4 by K.L. Kapoor
2. Physical Chemistry by D.N. Bajpai
3. Physical Chemistry by A.W. Atkins
4. Introductory Quantum Chemistry by A.K. Chandra
5. Polymer Science by Gowariker, Viswanathan & Sreedhar
6. Polymer Science & Technology by J. R. Fried
CH-417: INORGANIC PRACTICAL-II 2 credits
1. Principle of estimation of the main constituents of Brass and Portland Cement.
(a) Estimation of Ca and Mg in a given solution prepared from a sample of
cement by EDTA method.
(b) Estimation of Cu and Zn in a given solution prepared from a sample of
Brass.
2. Determination of MnO2 in pyrolusite.
3. Preparation and cheracterisation of the following inorganic compounds:
(i) Tetramminecupric sulphate [Cu(NH3)4]SO4 .H2O
(ii) Sodium cobaltinitrite , Na3[Co(NO2)6]
(iii) Potassium chromioxalate , K3[Cr(C2O4)3].
BOOKS: 1. Vogel’s Qualitative Inorganic Analysis, 7th
edition; Revised by G. Svehla.
2. Vogel’s Text Book of Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 5th
Revised by G. H. Jeffery, J.
Bassett, J. Mendham and R. C. Denny.
3. Advanced Practical Inorganic Chemistry, 22nd
edition; By Gurdeep Raj
CH-418: ORGANIC PRACTICAL-II 2 credits
1. Preparation of benzoin, benzil and benzillic acid from benzaldehyde.
2. Preparation from p-idotoluene from p-toluidene.
3. Preparation of ethyl acetoacetate from ethyl acetate.
4. Estimation of nitrogen by Kjeldahl method.
5. Estimation of keto group by gravimetric method.
6. Dibenzalacetone from benzaldehyde.
7. Cannizaro reaction – 4-chloro benzaldehyde as substrate.
8. Grignard reaction – synthesis of triphenyl methanol from benzoic acid.
BOOK: Advanced Practical Organic Chemistry, 3/e by N K Vishnoi
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THIRD SEMESTER
CH-501: INSTRUMENTAL METHOD OF ANALYSIS 3 credits
UNIT-I Spectroscopical Method
Flame Emission Spectroscopy (FES): Basic Principle, instrumentation-Atomizers,
Burners, optical system, Detectors, interference in FES and ways to overcome it,
Application of FES – Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis, standard addition method
and Internal standard method, Error in FES, Limitation of FES.
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS): Basic Principle, difference between FES and
AAS, Standard instruments used, Experimental Procedure, Application of AAS,
interferences and remedial measures, comparative study between AAS and FES,
sensitivity of Instruments.
UNIT-II Electroanalyctical Method
Polarography: Basic principle, instrumentation, theory of current-voltage curve, Theory
of diffusion current, Ilkovic equation, polarography wave and half wave potential.
Application of polarography. Principle, Application, advantage and disadvantage of
Cyclic voltammetry anodic stripping voltammetry, amperometry, conductrometry and
ion selective electrodes.
UNIT-III Thermo Analytical Methods
Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA): Principle, instrumentation, factors affecting TGA
curve, derivative thermogravimetric analysis (DTGA) and application of
thermogravimetric analysis, Differential thermal Analysis (DTA), instrumentation of
DTA and application of DTA, Simultaneous study of TGA, DTA with examples.
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermometric titration.
BOOKS: 1. Instrumental Method of Analysis by H. Willard, L. Merritt, J. Dean & F. Settle
2. Analytical Chemistry (Theory and Practical) by U.N. Dash
3. Quantitative Analysis by Vogel
CHI-502: INORGANIC REACTION DYNAMICS AND NUCLEAR
CHEMISTRY 3 credits
UNIT-I: Substitution Reactions of Octahedral Co(III) Compounds
The nature of substitution reactions, Kinetic Application of Crystal Field Theory, Acid
hydrolysis of octahedral Co(III) complexes with reference to effect of charge, chelation,
steric crowding & effects of leaving group, Base hydrolysis of octahedral Co(III)
complexes: Conjugate base mechanism, Test of conjugate base mechanism, Anation
reaction, Substitution reaction without cleavage of metal-ligand bond.
UNIT-II Substitution Reactions of Square Planar Pt (II) Complex and Redox Reactions
Thermodynamic and kinetic stability, Trans effect and its synthetic applications, theories
of trans effect (polarization & -bonding theories), Factors affecting the rate law and
reaction profile (leaving group, steric group, charge, electrophillic catalysis, nucleophile
and temperature).
Redox reactions: electron tunneling hypothesis, concept of Marcus-Hush theory, atom
transfer reactions, one and two electron transfer, complementary and non-
complementary reactions, inner sphere and outer sphere reactions, electron transfer
through extended bridges, concept of hydrated electron.
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UNIT-III Nuclear Chemistry
Atomic nucleus, nuclear stability, magic numbers, Radioactivity, General characteristics
of radioactive decay, nature of α- and β-particles, and -rays, decay kinetics, nuclear
reaction, Bethe’s notation, types of nuclear reaction, conservations in nuclear reactions,
nuclear cross section, compound nuclear theory, the Brett-Wigner Formula, nuclear
fission, Process of nuclear fission, liquid drop model, shell model, hard core
preformation theory, Fission fragments and their mass distribution, charge distribution,
Ionic charge of fission fragments, fission energy, fission cross-sections, Fission neutrons,
concept of nuclear reactor and working principle, concept of nuclear fusion.
BOOKS: 1. Mechanisms of Inorganic Reactions byF. Basolo and R. G. Pearson
2. Inorganic Chemistry by Asim K Das
3. Inorganic Chemistry by Cotton and Wilkinson (4th
Edn)
4. Essentials of Nuclear Chemistry by H. J. Arniker
CH-503: ORGANIC REDOX REACTION AND SPECTROSCOPY 3 credits
UNIT-I Oxidation: Oxidation of hydrocarbons, oxidation of alcohols by various reagents, and
methods, oxidation of carbon-carbon double bonds to diols and epoxides, Chromium (VI),
Manganese (VII) oxidants, Oxidation with peracids, oxidation with hydrogen peroxide,
with singlet oxygen. Oxidation with ruthenium tetroxide, iodobenzene diacetate, and
thallium (III) nitrate, DMSO.
Reduction: Catalytic hydrogenation, selectivity of reduction, Reduction by hydride
transfer reagents: Aluminium alkoxid, Lithium aluminium hydride (LAH) and Sodium
borohydride (NaBH4), di-isobutylaluminium hydride, Sodium cyanoborodydride, Lithium
trialkylborohydride, reduction with hydrazine and diimide, reduction with
trialkyltinhydride, the Birch reduction, the Wolff-Kischner reduction, the Cannizarro
reduction, the Resenmund reduction.
UNIT-II NMR: Magnetic properties of nuclei, Theory of magnetic nuclear resonance with special
reference to proton, Instrumentation, Chemical shift, Simple spin-spin interaction,
Shielding effects, Diamagnetic anisotropy, NOE, 13
C, 15
N, 19
F, 31
P NMR (preliminary
idea).
UNIT-III (a) Mass spectrometry: Introduction, Mass spectrum, Determination of molecular
formulae, Parent peak, Base peak, Use of molecular fragmentation, Mass spectra of
some classes of compounds (hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, ketones, aldehydes,
acids and esters)
(b) Problems involving UV, IR, NMR and Mass spectroscopy.
BOOKS: 1. Organic Chemistry-II by I.L. Finar
2. Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds, Silverstein & Basselr
3. Organic Spectroscopy by V.K. Ahluwalia
4. Spectroscopy by Donald L. Pavia, Gary M. Lampman, and George S. Kriz
CH-504: PERICYCLIC REACTION, PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND
RETROSYNTHESIS
3 credits
UNIT-I Pericyclic reactions: Molecular orbital symmetry, Frontier orbitals of ethylene, 1,3-
butadiene, 1,3,5-hexatriene and allyl system. Classification of pericyclic reactions.
Woodward-Hoffmann rules, Correlation diagrams and FMO approaches. Electrocyclic
reactions - Conrotatory and disrotatory motions, 4n, 4n+2 and allyl systems.
Cycloaddition reactions - suprafacial and antarafacial additions, 4n and 4n+2 systems,
[2+2] and [4+2] reactions (thermal and photochemical), 1,3 dipolar cycloadditions and
cheletropic reactions. Sigmatropic rearrangements - [i,j] shifts of C-H and C-C bonds;
Sommelet-Hauser, Claisen, thio-Claisen, Cope and aza-Cope rearrangements. Ene
reaction.
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UNIT-II First order Photochemical processes Light absorption, Fluorescence and
Phosphorescence.
Introduction to photochemical reactions: Cis-Trans Isomerization, Dissociation,
Reduction of ketones, Paterno-Buchi reaction, Norrish type I and II reactions, Di-pi-
methane rearrangement, Photochemistry of arenes, Barton reaction.
UNIT-III Synthetic design: Introduction, Retrosynthetic approach, Terminology in Retro synthetic
analysis, One group disconnection, (alcohol, carbonyl compound, olefins and acids), Two
group disconnections (-hydroxy compounds,, -unsubstituted carbonyl compounds,
1,3-dicarbonyl compounds, 1,5 dicarbonyl compounds), Synthesis of some organic
molecules by disconnection approach.
BOOKS: 1. Conversion of Orbital Symmetry by Woodward & Hoffman
2. Organic Reactions and Orbital Symmetry by Gilchrist and Storr
3. Mechanism and Theory in Organic Chemistry by Lowry & Richardson
4. Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry by Roberts & Casserio
5. Photochemistry and Pericyclic Reactions by Jagdamba Singh
6. Organic Synthesis: The Disconnection Approach by Stuart Warren, Paul Wyatt
CH-505: QUANTUM CHEMISTRY 3 credits
UNIT-I Exact Quantum Mechanical Results
The Schrodinger equation and the postulates of quantum mechanics, Elementary
application of the Schrodinger equation, Particle in a box, Harmonic oscillators, Rigid
rotator and hydrogen atom.
UNIT-II Approximate Methods & Angular Momentum
The variation theorem, Time independent perturbation of non-degenerate systems,
Application of Variation Method and Perturbation Theory to the He atom.
Ordinary angular momentum, generalized angular momentum, Eigen functions for
angular momentum, Addition of angular momentum.
UNIT-III Chemical Bonding in Diatomics
Born-Oppenheimer Approximation, Molecular Orbital Theory and its Applications,
Valence Bond Theory and its Applications, LCAO-MO Theory.
BOOKS 1. Introductory Quantum Chemistry, A.K. Chandra
2. Fundamentals of Quantum Chemistry, R.K. Prasad
CH-506: ATOMIC & MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 3 credits
UNIT-I: Atomic Spectroscopy
The electromagnetic spectrum, A general discussion on various molecular excitation
processes, Spectra of hydrogen and hydrogen like atoms, alkali metals spectra, L-S
coupling, Term symbols, Space quantisation, Zeeman effect, Stark effect, Paschen-
Back effect.
UNIT-II Vibrational and Rotational Spectroscopy
Molecular Spectra of Diatomic Gases, Classification of molecules, Rotational Spectra,
Vibrational Spectra, Vibrational-Rotational Spectra, P, Q and R Branches.
UNIT-III Raman Spectroscopy
Theory of Raman spectra, Rotational Raman spectra, Vibrational Raman spectra,
Rotational-Vibrational Raman spectra, comparison with IR spectra.
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BOOKS:
1. Physical Chemistry by D.N. Bajpai
2. Physical Chemistry by A.W. Atkins
3. Physical Chemistry Through Problems by Dogra & Dogra
4. Spectroscopy Vol. I & II by Walker & Straw
5. Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy by C.N. Banwell
6. Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy by G.M. Barrow
CH-507: PHYSICAL PRACTICAL 3 credits
1. Determination of ionization constants of weak acids and verification of Oswald's
Dilution law.
2. Verification of Onsager's limiting law.
3. Conductometric titration of a mixture of HCl+CH3COOH with NaOH
4. Determination of solubility product of BaSO4.
5. Potentiometric titration of strong acid with strong base.
6. Verification of Beer's Lambert Law and unknown concentration determination.
7. Verification of additivity rule spectrophotometrically.
8. Determination of temperature coefficient and energy of activation of hydrolysis of
ethyl acetate.
9. To determine the rate constant of base hydrolysis of ester titrometrically.
10. To study the complex formation between ammonia and Cu+2
.
11. To study of an equilibrium KI + I2 = KI3.
12. To study the simultaneous equilibria in benzoic acid - benzene water system.
13. Determination of unknown dextrose solution by polarimetry
14. Study of inversion of cane sugar in acid medium by polarimetry.
BOOK: 1. Experimental Physical Chemistry by Das and Behera
2. Practical Physical Chemistry by B. Vishwanathan & P.S. Raghavan
3. Experimental Physical Chemistry by V.D. Athawale
CH-507: REVIEW 2 credits
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FOURTH SEMESTER
(Core Courses)
CH-511: ADVANCED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY 3 credits
UNIT-I: σ- and π-Bonded Organometallic Compounds
History and perspective, definition of organometallic compound, classifications,
nature of metal-carbon bond, nomenclature, the 18-electron rule, general methods of
preparation and properties of σ-bonded alkyl and aryl compounds, synthesis,
properties and bonding of organometallic complexes of olefinic, acetylenic, allylic,
acyclic- and cyclic butadiene ligands. Transition metal π-complexes of
η5-cyclopentadienyl, acyclic pentadienyl, η
5-cyclohexadienyl and η
5-cycloheptadienyl
ligands: synthesis and reactions. Davis-Green-Mingos (DGM) rules.
UNIT-II: Organometallic Compounds and Unique Reactions
Transition metal π-complexes of η6-arene, η
6-cycloheptatriene and η
6-cyclooctatriene
ligands: synthesis and reactions. Coordinative unsaturation, oxidative addition
reaction, reductive elimination reaction, insertion reaction, mechanism of insertion of
CO into CH3Mn(CO)5, deinsertion reaction, intramolecular hydrogen transfer
reaction, Agostic interaction, fluxionality in organometallic compounds, Transition
metal compounds with bonds to hydrogen.
UNIT-III: Organometallic Compounds in Catalysis
General idea of catalysis, classification catalysis, hydrogenation of alkenes, Tolman
catalytic loop, hydroformylation of alkenes (using cobalt and rhodium catalyst),
enantioselective hydrofomylation, Zeigler-Natta polymerization of olefins, reduction of
carbon monoxide by hydrogen (Fischer-Tropsch reaction), wacker process, mosanto
acetic acid synthesis, hydrosilylation reactions, activation of C-H bond, alkene
metathesis reactions, metathesis catalysts, classification of metathesis reactions,
Importance of metathesis reactions.
BOOKS: 1. Basic organometallic Chemistry by B. D. Gupta, A. J. Elias, University Press (India) Pvt.
Ltd., 2nd
edn, Hyderabad, 2013
2. Organometallic Chemistry by R. C. Mehrotra, A. Singh, New Age International Ltd., 1st
edn, 2011, New Delhi
3. Organometallic Compounds by Indrajeet Kumar, 4th
edn, 2013, Pragati Prakashan,
Meerut.
4. Inorganic Chemistry by G. L. Miessler, D. A. Tarr, 3rd
edn., 2004, Pearson Education, Inc.
5. Modern Aspects of Inorganic Chemistry by Emelius and Sharpe
6. Principle of Organometallic Chemistry by Coutes, Green, Powell and Wade
7. Organometallic Chemistry by Pauson
CH-512: ADVANCED SPECTROSCOPY 3 credits
UNIT-I: Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy
Theory, instrumentation, g-values, hyperfine splitting, ESR spectra of systems with
more than one unpaired electrons, double resonance, ENDOR and ELDOR
techniques.
UNIT-II: Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Basic principle, Instrumentation: the basic design of photoelectron spectrophotometer,
X-ray photoelectron spectrophotometer, ultraviolet photoelectron spectrophotometer,
chemical information from photoelectron spectroscopy, ultraviolet photoelectron
spectra and their interpretation, application of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,
auger lines.
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UNIT-III: Mossbauer Spectroscopy
Principles of Mossbauer spectroscopy, Experimental methods, Theoretical aspects,
Quadrupole splitting, Magnetic hyperfine interaction.
BOOKS: 1. Spectroscopy Vol. I & II, Walker & Straw
2. Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy, C.N. Banwell
3. Spectroscopy Volume III, Straughan and Walker
4. Molecular Spectroscopy, P.S. Sindhu
5. Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy, G.M. Barrow
6. Physical Chemistry through problems, Dogra & Dogra
CH-513: COMPUTER APPLICATION IN CHEMISTRY 2 credits
UNIT-I: Introduction to Computers
Basic structure of a computer: The CPU, the I/O devices, the internal memory,
commonly used secondary storage media. Data representation: Overview of binary,
octal and hexadecimal number system. The software: Concept of low level and high
level languages, Compiler interpreter, editor, operating system concepts, salient features
of MS-DOS. Windows operating systems.
UNIT-II: Programme Development Process
Algorithm, Flowchart, Decision-table, elements of high level programming languages.
Input-output statements, conditional statements, control structure, concept of data file,
file operations like searching, storing, with reference to C Programming.
BOOKS: 1. Computational Chemistry by A.C. Norris
2. C Programming Language by Brian W. Kernighan and Dennis M. Ritchie
3. An Introduction to Digital Computer Design by V. Rajaraman & T. Radhakrishnan
CH-514 ANALYTICAL PRACTICAL 2 credits
1. Determine the pK value of an acid-base indicator.
2. To estimate metal ions by spectrophotometric titration.
3. To determine the pH of a given solution by spectrphotometrically.
4. Adsorption of CH3COOH on activated charcoal and verification of Freundlich's &
Langumir's adsorption isotherm.
5. Simultaneous estimation of Mn and Cr in a solution of KMnO4 and K2Cr2O7 .
6. Determination of hydrolysis constant of aniline hydrochloride.
7. Determination of ionisation constants of multibasic acid potentiometrically.
8. Determination of association constants of CH3COOH by distribution method
between water and toluene.
9. To study the rate of acid catalysed iodination of acetone in presence of excess acid
and acetone.
10. To study the stability constant of a metal complex.
11. Estimation of Fe ion in a solution of Mhor's salt.
BOOK: 1. Experimental Physical Chemistry by Das and Behera
2. Practical Physical Chemistry by B. Vishwanathan & P.S. Raghavan
3. Experimental Physical Chemistry by V.D. Athawale
CH-515: PRACTICAL ON COMPUTER IN CHEMISTRY 2 credits
1. Use of computer programmes like EXCEL, Chemdraw.
2. Execution of the Software to solve problems.
3. Development of small programmes for solving chemical problems.
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(Elective Courses)
GROUP-A
CH-521 ADVANCED ORGANIC SYNTHESIS 3 credits
UNIT-I Chemistry of some natural products, A study of the following compounds involving their
isolation, structure elucidation, synthesis and biogenesis – Alkaloid - morphine, flavonoids
- quercetin, cyanidin and genestein, α-terpeneol, α-pinene. coumarins, porphyrins –
haemoglobin.
UNIT-II: Systematic nomenclature (Hantzch-Widman system) for monocycle and fused
heterocycles. General approach to heterocyclic synthesis-cyclisation and cycloaddition
route, Synthesis and reactivity of common heterocyclic compounds containing one or two
heteroatoms (O, N, S): furan, pyrrole, thiophene, indole, thiazole, oxazole, imidazole,
pyrazole, pyrimidine, seven membered heterocycles (azepine).
UNIT-III: Organometallics Chemistry of Transitional Element and applications in organic synthesis:
Preparative structural and characteristic aspects: oxidative insertion, reductive elimination,
ligand migration from metal to carbon. Organo lithium, organo copper compounds, organo
boranes, organometallic compounds of Zinc, Cadmium, nickel, palladium, mercury and
their utilization in chemical reactions. Reactions involving triple bond (Sonogashira
reaction), C-C (Kumada, Negishi, Heck, Suzuki and Stille reactions) and C-N (Buchwald-
Hartwig reaction) cross-coupling reaction.
BOOKS: 1. Organic Chemistry II by I. L. Finar
2. Principles of Organic Synthesis by R. O. C. Norman
3. Creativity in Organic Synthesis by J. S. Bindra and R. Bindra
4. Heterocyclic Chemistry by A R Katrizsky
5. Recent Literatures and Review Articles
CH-522: PHOTOPHYSICAL PROCESSES & INSTRUMENTATION 3 credits
UNIT-I: Importance of photochemistry, Laws of photochemistry, photochemistry and
spectroscopy, Interaction between light and matter, electronic energy states of atoms,
spectroscopic terms for electronic states, orbital symmetry and molecular symmetry, and
notation for excited states of organic molecules, Electric dipole transition, Einstein's
treatment absorption and emission phenomena, time-dependent Schrödinger equation, the
rules governing the transitions between two energy states, Nature of changes on electronic
excitation, Electronic, vibrational and rotational energies, potential energy diagram,
shapes of absorption band and Frank-Condon principle, emission spectra, environmental
effect on absorption and emission spectra, excited state dipole moment, excited state
acidity constants-pk* values, and Wigner spin conservation rule.
UNIT-II: Types of photophysical pathways, radiationless transitions-internal conversion and
intersystem crossing, fluorescence emission, fluorescence and structure, delayed
fluorescence, Quenching of Fluorescence, Theory of Collisional Quenching, Derivation of
the Stern-Volmer Equation, Theory of Static Quenching, Combined Dynamic and Static
Quenching, Examples of Static and Dynamic Quenching, Deviations from the Stern-
Volmer Equation, Quenching Sphere of Action, Derivation of the Quenching Sphere of
Action, Effects of Steric Shielding and Charge on Quenching, Fractional Accessibility to
Quenchers, Applications of Quenching to Proteins and Membranes, Characteristics of
Resonance Energy Transfer, Theory of Energy Transfer for a Donor–Acceptor Pair,
Distance Measurements Using FRET.
UNIT-III: Principles & techniques of Steady State Spectrofluorometers & TCSPC
Spectrofluorometers and its Applications, brief concept and applications of Fluorescence
Anisotropy & Fluorescence lifetime.
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BOOKS 1. Fundamentals of Photochemistry by K. K. Rohatagi-Mukherjee
2. Molecular Photochemistry by N. J. Turro,
3. Principles of Photochemistry by J.A. Baltrop & J.D. Coyle
4. Principles of Fluorescence Spectroscopy by J. R. Lakowicz
CH-523: CHEMISTRY OF NANOMATERIALS 3 credits
UNIT-I: Semiconductors and Devices
(a) Conducting and semiconducting organic materials. Synthesis and characterizations
of organic semiconductors, band gap engineering. Doping of semiconductors.
(b) Nanostructured Carbon based materials: Fullerene, Carbon nanotube, graphene.
Artificial photosynthetic devices, storage-memory and sensors. Electronic devices
and coating. High temperature resistant organic/inorganic polymers.
UNIT-II: Nanomaterials and Applications
(a) Nanomaterials for Solar Energy Conversion Systems. Principles of photovoltaic
energy conversion (PV), Structural characteristics and concepts. Types of
photovoltics Cells, Physical concept of photovoltaic cells, Organic solar cells,
Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Organic-Inorganic Hybrid solar cells. Current status
and future trends.
(b) Conducting and ferroelectric materials, structure and features of ferroelectric
materials, ceramic materials, organic/inorganic hybrid materials and their
applications.
UNIT-III: Structure Properties of Polymers and Applications
(a) Structure-property relationship, stress-strain behavior, crystalline melting point,
effect of chain flexibility and other steric factors, entropy and heat of fusion, glass
transition temperature, relationship between Tm and Tg. Effect of molecular
weight, property requirements and its utilization.
(b) Synthetic procedure commercial polymers (polycarbonate, polyurethane,
polymethylmethacrylate, polyethyethyleneterpthalate, Nylon, polystyrene), Fire
retarding and biomedical polymers
BOOKS: 1. Semiconductor for Solar Cells by H J Moller, Artech House Inc, MA, USA, 1993.
2. Solis State Electronic Device by Ben G Streetman, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd., New Delhi.
3. Organic Photovoltaics – Materials, Device Physics and Manufacturing Technologies, Eds. By
C. Brabec, V. Dyakonov, U. Scherf), 2nd Ed., Wiley-VCH, Germany, 2014.
4. Text Book of Polymer Science by F.W. Billmeyer Jr, Wiley.
5. Polymer Science by V.R. Gowariker, N.V. Viswanathan and J. Sreedhar, Wiley-Eastern.
CH-524: INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES 3 credits
UNIT-I: Petroleum and coal based chemicals: Composition of petroleum, cracking processes,
Commercial production of ethylene, acetylene, polymerization mechanisms, Addition,
condensation, step growth, chain growth, method of polymerization, Distillation of coal.
UNIT-II: (a) Oil based industries: Oils and fats: Solvent extraction of oils, hydrogenation of oil,
use of oil in the manufacturing of soap, paints and varnishes.
(b) Surface active agents: classification and manufacturing of detergents used for
cleansing purpose.
(c) Fermentation industries. A general discussion on fermentation conditions,
manufacturing of penicillin.
UNIT-III: Pesticides and Pharmaceutical industries: DDT manufacture, BHC manufacture, 2,4-D
manufacture, parathion manufacture, Pharmaceutical industry
BOOKS: 1. Outlines of Chemical Technology by M. Gopala Rao and Marshall Sittig, Affiliated East-West
Press Pvt. Ltd.
2. Industrial Chemistry by B. K. Sharma
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GROUP-B
CH-531: ADVANCED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 3 credits
UNIT-I: Reliability of Analytical Data
Errors in chemical analysis, classification of errors, significant figures, precision and
accuracy, methods of expressing accuracy, absolute error and relative error, methods
of expressing precision, average deviation, standard deviation, confidence limits,
median value, range, coefficient of variation.
Sampling in analysis definition: Theory of sampling, technique of sampling, statistical
criteria of good sampling and required size, stratified sampling, transition and storage
samples.
UNIT-II: Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange
Solvent extraction: basic principles, classification of extraction, mechanism of
extraction, extraction equilibria, technique of extraction, applications in analytical
chemistry.
Ion exchange: synthesis and characteristics of ion exchange, ion exchange equilibrIa,
technique of ion exchange, application of ion exchange for separation.
UNIT-III: Ultraviolet and Visible Spectrophotometry
Introduction, nature of absorbing species, visual colorimetry, photo-electric cell and
filters, Photoelectric filter photometry, errors in photoelectric photometry,
Spectrophotometry, working of spectrophotometer, simultaneous spectrophotometry,
differential spectrophotometry, reflectance spectrophotometry, photometric titrations,
composition of coloured complex Sandell’s sensitivity, relative concentration and
Ringbon’s plot, principle of Nephelometry and Turbidimetry, application and factors
affecting Nephelometric and Turbidimetric measurement.
BOOKS: 1. Basic Principle of Analytical Chemistry by S.M. Khopkar
2. A Text Book of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis by A.I. Vogal.
CH-532: SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY 3 credits
UNIT-I: Fundamentals of Supramolecular Chemistry
Terminology and definitions in supramolecular chemistry. Intermolecular forces: Ion
pairing, ion-dipole and dipole-dipole interactions; hydrogen bonding; cation-pi, anion-
pi, pi-pi interactions and Van der Waal forces. Solvent and solution properties, solvation
and hydrophobic effect. Binding constants; definition and use, determination of binding
constant by physical methods.
UNIT-II: Molecular Recognition
Principle of molecular recognition, host-guest complementarity, preorganisation, chelate
effect, cooperativity. Synthesis and applications of supramolecular host (crown ethers,
lariat ethers, podands, cryptands, spherands, calix[n]arenes, cyclodextrine) as cation and
anion binding receptors and receptors for ion-pair recognition.
UNIT-III: Supramolecular Reactivity and Catalysis
Organocatalysis mediated through hydrogen bonding, preconcentration, self-assembly
of catalysts and preorganisation of catalyst-substrate systems. Influence of organisation
(effective molarity) on catalysis, Catalytic acyl transfer, acid-base catalysis, catalysis
hydrolysis as ATPase mimic
BOOKS: 1. Supramolecular Chemistry: from Molecules to Nanomaterials Eds. by P.A. Gale and J.W.
Steed (2012).
2. Modern Supramolecular Chemistry by F. Diederich, P. J. Stang, R. T. Tykwinski (2008). .
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3. Core Concepts in Supramolecular Chemistry and Nanochemistry by J. W. Steed, D. R. Turner,
K. J. Wallace (2007).
4. Supramolecular Chemistry by J.W. Steed and J.L. Atwood (2011).
5. Supramolecular Chemistry: Concepts and Perspectives by J.-M. Lehn, Wiley VCH,
Weinheim (1995).
6. Supramolecular Chemistry by V. Balzani (Editor), L. De Cola, Kluwer, Dordrecht (1992).
7. Introduction to Supramolecular Chemistry by H. Dodziuk, Kluwer Academic Publishers, The
Netherlands (2002).
8. Supramolecular Assemblies Y. Murakami (Editor), Mita Press, Tokyo, (1990).
9. Advances in Supramolecular Chemistry, Vol 1 (1990), Vol 2 (1992), Vol 3 (1993) by G. W.
Gokel (Editor), JAI Press, Greenwich.
10. Supramolecular Chemistry – Fundamentals and Applications. Advanced Textbook by T.
Kunitake, K Ariga, Berlin: Springer-Verlag Heidelberg, 2006. 208 p. ISBN 978-3-540-
01298-6.
CH-533: SURFACE CHEMISTRY & CATALYSIS 3 credits
UNIT-I: Structural Aspects of Organized Molecular Assemblies
Surfactants, classification of surfactants, micelles, critical micellar concentration,
different methods for determination of critical micellar concentration, thermodynamics
of micellization, aggregation number, shape & size and their determination, shape
transition, reverse micelles, emulsion, microemulsion (oil in water and water in oil),
effect of cosurfactants, thermodynamics of microemulsion formation.
UNIT-II: Analytical Applications of Organized Assemblies
Application of micellar systems for UV-Visible/fluorescence spectroscopic detection of
ions, micellar enhanced phosphorescence and fluorescence, micellar systems in liquid-
liquid extraction, surfactant aggregates in flame and plasma atomic spectrometry,
micellar systems in chromatography, recent developments in micellar chromatography,
application of surfactants in gel electrophoresis.
UNIT-III: Characterization of Industrial and Model Solid Catalysts
Historical development of catalysis, dividing of catalysis to homogeneous and
heterogeneous, enzymatic, phase transfer catalysis. Preparation and characterization of
catalysts, influence of heat and mass transport on the rate of catalytic process.
Evaluation of activity and selectivity of catalysts. Catalysts acido-basic, hydrogenation-
dehydrogenation, oxidation-reduction, zeolite. Mechanisms of catalyzed reactions.
Examples of catalysts applications– cracking, alkylation, hydrogenation, hydration and
dehydration processes. Modern sorption and spectral methods of characterization of
catalysts.
BOOKS: 1. Introduction to Surface Chemistry and Catalysis by Gábor A. Somorjai (John Wiley & Sons)
2. Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules by C. Tanford
CH-534: MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCE 3 credits
UNIT-I: Material Balance
(a) Material Balances Without Chemical Reactions: Process Flow-Sheet, Material
Balances, Recycling Operations, Material Balances of Unsteady State
Operations.
(b) Material Balances Involving Chemical Reactions, Definition of Terms,
Electrochemical Reactions, Recycling, Parallel and Bypassing Operations,
Metallurgical Applications.
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UNIT-II: Energy Balance
Energy and Thermo-Chemistry, Energy Balances, Heat Capacity, Heat Capacity of
Gases at Constant Pressure, Sensible Heat Changes in Liquids, Heat Capacity of
Gaseous Mixtures, Latent Heats, Enthalpy Changes During Phase Transfers
Accompanied by Sensible Heat Changes, Enthalpy Changes Accompanying Chemical
Reactions, Effect of Temperature on Heat of Formation, Heat of Reaction, Adiabatic
Reactions, Effect of Pressure on Heat of Reaction, Thermochemistry of Mixing
Process, Dissolution of Solids, Liquid-Liquid Mixtures, Heat of Solution by Partial
Molal Quantities.
UNIT III: Stoichiometry and Unit Operations
Distillation, Absorption and Stripping, Extraction and Leaching, Crystallisation,
Psychrometry, Drying, Evaporation, Less Conventional Operation
BOOK: Stochiometry by B I Bhatt and S. M. Vora (Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi)